Playground benefits from Make a Difference Day work

6:27 AM,
Oct. 27, 2013

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Improvements to Southern Playground kicked off Saturday thanks to the efforts of community members coming together to bring new life and a new look to the area.

The project at the corner of Seventh and Walnut streets was part of Make a Difference Day in Chillicothe, led by the Kiwanis Club, the Chillicothe Gazette and the city. Volunteers added a new swing set, a fresh coat of paint for the shelter house and bathroom and landscaping work. Workers also repaired cracks on the basketball court.

City Auditor Luke Feeney was among the volunteers in attendance. He said the event allowed him an ...